Cape Fear Habitat Turkey Trot at Wrightsville Beach

Cape Fear Habitat Turkey Trot at Wrightsville Beach Race Information

<p><span style="color:rgb( 230 , 126 , 35 )"><b>WHAT</b></span><br />Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity Turkey Trot at Wrightsville Beach!</p> <p>Kick off your Thanksgiving with a morning of family, fitness, and fun all while helping Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity build a home! Join the festivities this Thanksgiving at Wrightsville Beach for the Turkey Trot. Come dress in your finest Turkey costume and support a great cause while enjoying a 5K or 1 Mile around a beautiful beach town.</p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 230 , 126 , 35 )"><b><br /><br />WHEN</b></span><br />Thursday, November 27, 2025 -- Thanksgiving Day!</p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 230 , 126 , 35 )"><b><br /><br />START / FINISH LINE</b></span><br />Wrightsville Beach Park<br />321 Causeway Drive<br />Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480</p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 230 , 126 , 35 )"><b><br /><br />DISTANCES OFFERED</b></span><br />1 Mile Run/Walk (Not Timed) <br />5K Run/Walk (Timed) <br />*You can run or walk either event.</p> <p><br /><span style="color:rgb( 230 , 126 , 35 )"><strong><br />SCHEDULE OF EVENTS</strong></span><br />For the Schedule of Events, including Packet Pickup, click <a href="https://runsignup.com/Race/WrightsvilleBeachTurkeyTrot/Page-1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">HERE</a></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 230 , 126 , 35 )"><b><br /><br />HOW TO REGISTER</b></span><br /><b>Register Before the Race:</b> Click on SIGN UP in the upper right corner<br /><b>Register at Packet Pickup or At The Race: </b> To register in-person at at packet pickup or race morning, we will provide a QR code for you to register on your phone.  You can also register online from your phone or device up until the race starts.<br /><br /><span style="color:rgb( 230 , 126 , 35 )"><strong><br />NEW FOR 2025: BECOME A PREMIER DONOR PARTICIPANT!</strong></span><br />Become one of <strong>ONLY 100</strong> Premier Donor Participants in the Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity’s Turkey Trot! Premier Participants receive a Cape Fear Habitat tote with an assortment of swag – like our coveted Turkey Trot socks and other Habitat merch. You’ll also receive recognition on our website and get shoutouts on social media for supporting our mission. During this season of giving, your generous gift is the gravy on top!<br /><strong>Simply select this registration option during checkout!</strong></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 230 , 126 , 35 )"><b><br /><br />PARKING</b></span><br />Parking will be available first-come, first-serve at these locations: Wrightsville Beach Museum, Redix Parking Lots, Wrightsville Beach Baptist, Wrightsville United Methodist, US Post Office.</p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 230 , 126 , 35 )"><b><br /><br />LUMINA ON WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH </b></span><br />Our Packet Pickup Partner, Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach, is offering discounted rooms nights and a Thanksgiving Buffet. Check it all out <a href="https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnresorts/hotels/us/en/find-hotels/select-roomrate?fromRedirect=true&amp;qSrt=sBR&amp;qIta=99801505&amp;icdv=99801505&amp;qSlH=WRGNC&amp;qCiD=29&amp;qCiMy=102025&amp;qCoD=01&amp;qCoMy=112025&amp;qGrpCd=TT5&amp;qAAR=6CBARC&amp;qRtP=6CBARC&amp;setPMCookies=true&amp;qSHBrC=HI&amp;qDest=1706%20N.%20Lumina%20Ave%2C%20Wrightsville%20Beach%2C%20NC%2C%20US&amp;showApp=true&amp;adjustMonth=false&amp;srb_u=1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">HERE</a> - but hurry before they are sold out.</p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 230 , 126 , 35 )"><b><br /><br />COSTUME CONTEST</b></span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 230 , 126 , 35 )"><b></b></span><b>Best RACER Turkey Trot Costume</b><br />Racers do not forget to don your BEST Turkey Trot Costumes! No preregistration needed. Just listen to the announcements that morning.  Prizes will be awarded to the Best RACER Costume for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place.</p> <p><b><span style="color:rgb( 230 , 126 , 35 )"><br /></span>Best PET Thanksgiving Costume</b><br />Although our furry friends are not allowed to race, they are welcome in the park at the start and finish area. Join our PET COSTUME PARTY! No preregistration needed. Prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place Best PET Costume.</p> <p><span style="color:#e67e23"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color:#e03e2d">*Be sure to stop by the Costume Contest Tent for judging between 7:30am - 8:30am. Winners will be announced at 9:15am</span></p> <p><span style="color:#e03e2d"><br /></span><span style="color:rgb( 230 , 126 , 35 )"><strong><br />HOW YOUR REGISTRATION HELPS</strong></span></p> <p>The Cape Fear Habitat Turkey Trot at Wrightsville Beach is an annual fundraiser for Cape Fear Habitat to build homes, communities, and hope in New Hanover, Pender, and Duplin Counties.</p> <p>Last year, runners raised enough money to build a home for a neighbor in our community. Your family&#39;s Thanksgiving tradition at the Turkey Trot brings more families to the table. Thank you for building with us! </p>